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Definition:
The higher of the two priesthoods. Contains the
offices of Elder, High Priest, Patriarch, Seventy, Apostle, and Prophet.

Pronunciation:
[Mehl-kihz-eh-dehk] (noun)

Also Known As: Higher Priesthood, Greater
Priesthood, "the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God"

Example: To serve a mission, a man must become
an Elder and receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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Organization
of the LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized
during His life on earth.

What
is a Prophet?
What is a prophet and why do we need one? Learn the purpose for God's chosen
servants, what prophets teach and testify of, and the reality of living prophets.

Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings,
home teaching, and activities.

Doctrine
and Covenants 107:2-3
"Why the first is called the Melchizedek Priesthood is because Melchizedek
was such a great high priest. Before his day it was called the Holy Priesthood,
after the Order of the Son of God."